Cape Verde are the highest climbers, moving up 47 places to 67th after back-to-back victories over South Africa in September.

Following their goalless draw with France, Luxembourg have risen 35 places to 101st and are one of four teams to reach their highest ever ranking, alongside Northern Ireland, Peru (12th) and Syria (75th).

Guatemala are the biggest fallers, tumbling 31 places to 131st, while Austria - who lost to Wales and drew with Georgia this month - drop 20 spots to 57th.

Fellow Group D side Republic of Ireland have fallen five places to 34th following a draw with Georgia and defeat by Serbia.